Five free agents the Texans want to re-sign

The four-year veteran left Houston, signing a 5-year, $23.5 million deal in Detroit. He has started at corner and can play both safety positions. He’s durable and a great team guy coming off a good season. less

Glover Quin, free safety

The four-year veteran left Houston, signing a 5-year, $23.5 million deal in Detroit. He has started at corner and can play both safety positions. He’s durable and a great team guy ... more

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Connor Barwin, outside linebacker

Dropped from 11 ½ to three sacks last season, but he played the run good. Had 16 hits on the quarterback and 12 tackles for loss. The Texans lost one of Wade Phillips' favorite players when Barwin inked a 6-year, $36 million deal with the Eagles.
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Connor Barwin, outside linebacker

Dropped from 11 ½ to three sacks last season, but he played the run good. Had 16 hits on the quarterback and 12 tackles for loss. The Texans lost one of Wade Phillips' ... more

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Brice McCain, cornerback

One of the league’s better nickel corners played well until suffering a season-ending foot injury that cost him six games, including playoffs. There are a lot of free agent corners but few that cover slot receivers like he does. less

Brice McCain, cornerback

One of the league’s better nickel corners played well until suffering a season-ending foot injury that cost him six games, including playoffs. There are a lot of free agent ... more

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James Casey, fullback/tight end

A multi-talented player who served as lead blocker for Arian Foster and set career highs with 34 catches for 330 yards and three touchdowns. The Eagles signed Casey to a 3-year, $14.5 million deal. Able to play either tight end or H-back in Philadelphia, he can catch 60 to 70 passes in Chip Kelly's high-powered offense. less

James Casey, fullback/tight end

A multi-talented player who served as lead blocker for Arian Foster and set career highs with 34 catches for 330 yards and three touchdowns. The Eagles signed Casey to a ... more

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Ryan Harris (68), offensive tackle

After signing a one-year contract, he rotated with right tackle Derek Newton, who’s coming off surgery on a patellar tendon. They need deep desperately. He knows the system, and they know him. less

Ryan Harris (68), offensive tackle

After signing a one-year contract, he rotated with right tackle Derek Newton, who’s coming off surgery on a patellar tendon. They need deep desperately. He knows the ... more

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Five free agents the Texans want to re-sign

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The Texans are concentrating on keeping their own free agents as the NFL signing period begins at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Here are five of their most prominent free agents and the chances they will stay:

Ryan Harris, offensive tackle

After signing a one-year contract, he rotated with right tackle Derek Newton, who is coming off surgery on a patellar tendon. They need depth desperately. He knows the system, and they know him.

Chance he’ll return: 80 percent

Glover Quin, free safety

The four-year veteran has started at corner and can play both safety positions. He’s durable and a great team guy coming off a good season. If he leaves, they have no one on the roster to replace him.

Chance he’ll return: 70 percent

Brice McCain, cornerback

One of the league’s better nickel corners played well until suffering a season-ending foot injury that cost him six games, including playoffs. There are a lot of free agent corners but few cover slot receivers like he does.

Chance he’ll return: 50 percent

Connor Barwin, outside linebacker

Dropped from 11½ to three sacks last season, but he played the run well. Had 16 hits on the quarterback and 12 tackles for loss. Good pass rushers make the most money, and some teams have lots to spend.

Chance he’ll return: 30 percent

James Casey, fullback/tight end

A multi-talented player who served as lead blocker for Arian Foster and set career highs with 34 catches for 330 yards and three touchdowns. For a team that needs a tight end or H-back, he can catch 60 to 70 passes.